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“Someone please help me”, those were the words that I screamed inside my head as I rolled on the floor of my rented box room in the city. Even in my desperation and darkness I still could not call out for help. I still hid my fear and shame from everyone around me. Who would… Read more »
As you tuck into Christmas dinner, spare a thought for the Brussels sprout grower, writes Michael Kelly. Michael KellyGrower IN THE RUN up to Christmas this year, perhaps spare a thought or two for the growers that will put the veg on your Christmas dinner table. There are only one or two vegetables that suffer… Read more »
Top Hat Stage School which is now in its 23rd year has launched their second CD in aid of Voices for Down Syndrome,Galway. All proceeds of the CD will go towards the Voices for Down Syndrome, which is the Galway Branch of Speech and Therapy Programme. This programme is totally funded by voluntary contributions and… Read more »
By Siobhán Holliman, Tuam Herald APPEALS have been lodged against Galway County Council ‘s decision to grant planning permission for two major education projects in Claregalway. The Department of Education has earmarked a new Educate Together national school and a substantial extension to Coláiste Bhaile Chláir secondary school for the same site. However, the plans… Read more »
By Declan Varley, Galway Advertiser. The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has this morning appointed the Most Reverend Brendan Kelly, Bishop of Achonry, as the new Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora. It is planned that Bishop Brendan’s installation will take place in the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas on 11… Read more »
The death has occurred of Sharon HESSION (née Delaney) Cregcarragh, Cregmore, Claregalway, Galway / Turloughmore, Galway Sharon Hession (nee Delaney), Cregcarragh, Cregmore, Claregalway, Co Galway. December 11th 2017, (Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family); Predeceased by her father Michael Delaney, Cherished wife of John and devoted mother to Chloe and Jack. Sadly… Read more »
Minister makes announcement on visit to Clare River enhancement projects at Grange Bridge Monday 11th December 2017: Sean Kyne TD, Minister with responsibility for the Inland Fisheries Sector, today announced that 18 angling development projects in the Galway region have been awarded funding of some €275,000 by Inland Fisheries Ireland to improve angling access in the… Read more »
Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, Seán Kyne has welcomed the allocation of €21,800 to a range of Galway organisations under the ‘Go For Life Grant Scheme’. Operated by ‘Age and Opportunity’ in partnership with Sport Ireland, the ‘Go For Life Scheme’… Read more »
The Baunmore Traffic Safety Group has been set up to highlight a serious accident black spot at Bawnmore crossroads in Claregalway. The Loughgeorge to Corrandulla road has seen an inordinate amount of traffic incidents take place as vehicles attempt to the take the bend at Bawnmore cross heading to Corrandulla. The problem is the camber of the… Read more »
Tickets are on sale for the 2018 Hand in Hand Annual Ball Hand in Hand look forward to another successful event to raise money to support families of children with cancer. Hand in Hand has launched ticket sales for their Annual Ball which will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Ardilaun House Hotel,… Read more »
By Enda Cuningham, Connacht Tribune GALWAY-owned restaurant giant Supermac’s recorded a pre-tax profit of more than €15.9 million in 2016,according to new accounts filed with Companies Registration Office. The after-tax profit was €13.3m (up from around €11.5m in 2015). Pre-tax profits in 2015 were recorded at just over €14m. Supermac’s (Holdings) Ltd, which is owned… Read more »
By Stephen Corrigan, Connacht Tribune December 7, 2017 Galway city…costs survey. Galway could be set to attract a significant number of jobs from Dublin – with lower salary expectations making the county a tempting prospect for employers. A survey carried out by recruitment firm, Brightwater Group, has revealed that in almost all of the… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
